The Tarentaise resort is closely linked to Laurent Fignon’s Tour career. He triumphed here in 1984 while wearing the Yellow Jersey, beating his great rival Bernard Hinault by a large margin before going on to claim his second title in Paris. In 1987, the Parisian rider had already been sidelined from the contest between Pedro Delgado and Stephen Roche for the title, but his second success at La Plagne came after he’d gone three years without a Tour victory.
- Stage town for the 5th time
- Mountain resort in the department of Savoie (73)
- Population: 3,800 (Plagnards et Plagnardes)
